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A Business Course for Online English Teachers.
Don't just teach English,
lead the online revolution.
The Bridge Teacherpreneur Academy was created to help English teachers take advantage of the growing opportunities in online language education. As the demand for virtual learning continues to rise, more educators are choosing to work for themselves – launching flexible, fulfilling businesses as independent online English teachers. The Teacherpreneur Academy is designed to guide you through every step of the process so you can build a career that gives you more freedom over when, where, and who you teach – while keeping 100% of what you earn.
To support your transformation from teacher to teacherpreneur, the Teacherpreneur Academy also includes these benefits:
An on-demand Workshop Library of recorded videos for skill-building and implementation
A curated Resource Library of downloadable infographics, worksheets, and more to support key business and marketing activities
Lifetime access to an exclusive LinkedIn group for community, networking, and support
Together, these resources give you the structure, tools, and confidence to launch and grow your own online English teaching business – whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your existing teaching work to the next level.
Ready to be your own boss?
Learn the business skills to chart your path as an independent English teacher.
Working for yourself means having the freedom to choose your schedule, decide who you work with, and teach from anywhere in the world. Whether you want to travel as a digital nomad, spend more time with family, or simply take charge of your career, becoming an independent teacher gives you the flexibility to build a lifestyle that works for you. Many teachers begin by freelancing with companies or teaching through online marketplaces – but building your own teaching business can open the door to something more: Becoming a Teacherpreneur.
What’s the meaning of teacherpreneur, exactly?
A teacherpreneur is an educator who combines their passion for teaching with entrepreneurial skills to create unique offers, attract their ideal students, and earn on their own terms. It’s the highest level of independent teaching – and it’s within reach.
The barrier to entry has never been lower, thanks to the technology now available and a global shift in how people want to learn English – directly from someone who understands their goals and can help them solve real language challenges.
The Teacherpreneur Academy helps you gain the business and marketing skills you need to confidently step into this role. With the right support, tools, and strategy, you can build a sustainable and rewarding teaching business – your way.
Download the Teacherpreneur Playbook
Get the Playbook for a step-by-step overview of how to start your own English teaching business and discover how the Teacherpreneur Academy can help you turn your plans into action.
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Join anytime and get access to a complete teacherpreneur training experience with certification, tools, and community support.
When you enroll in the Teacherpreneur Academy, you’ll get immediate access to the 60-Hour Teacherpreneur Academy Specialized Certificate course. This self-paced program is designed to help you build a successful career as an independent online English teacher, with 3 months to complete the course and apply what you learn through practical activities and assignments.
In addition to the certification course, your enrollment includes exclusive bonus access to tools that support your teacherpreneurship journey. You'll receive 12 months of access to our pre-recorded Workshop Library and practical Resource Library – both designed to help you take action and implement what you’re learning. You’ll also gain lifetime access to our private LinkedIn group, where you can connect with a global community of fellow independent English teachers and teacherpreneurs for support, inspiration, and idea-sharing.
You may be building your own business, but you don’t have to do it alone.
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Is the Teacherpreneur Academy a good fit for me?
Whether you're just beginning your independent teaching journey or you've already started and need support to grow, the Teacherpreneur Academy was designed to meet you where you are.
I’ve taught English online, but I’m ready to become independent. Where do I start?
The Teacherpreneur Academy gives you a clear path forward with:
- A step-by-step certification course that walks you through business foundations, marketing strategies, pricing, and systems.
- Guidance on finding your niche and creating an offer that matches your skills and your students’ needs
- Templates, worksheets, and planning tools to develop your Preliminary Business Outline – the first step toward your own business plan.
- Resources to help you manage logistics, set your rates confidently, and explore different ways to succeed as an independent online English teacher.
I’ve already started working independently, but I lack confidence and need help growing my business. What support is available?
The Teacherpreneur Academy helps you level up with:
- An on-demand Workshop Library featuring recorded trainings to help you refine your offer, strengthen your brand, and attract students.
- A Resource Library packed with implementation tools to market yourself, communicate with students, and streamline your day-to-day operations.
- Ongoing access to a community of fellow teacherpreneurs through our exclusive LinkedIn group for inspiration, collaboration, and support.
- Structured course activities that help you apply what you’re learning to your own unique teaching business.
No matter where you are on your independent teaching journey, the Teacherpreneur Academy provides structure, resources, and community to help you move forward with confidence.
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Member Success Stories
Learn how Bridge graduates are exploring their independent teaching careers and growing their online teaching businesses – of all kinds!
Belinda, Teacherpreneur From Malaysia
Since she took the leap from lawyer to English teacher, Bridge Teacherpreneur Academy member Belinda Peyrelongue has grown in many ways. After years of teaching children and adults at a […]
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Carol from Brazil shares how Teacherpreneur Academy supports her teaching journey.
Journey Following a long stint teaching English in language schools and freelancing online, Bridge grad Carol Akiyama, from Brazil, decided to go after her dream of running her own English teaching […]
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Jeannine, From Canada, Growing as a Teacherpreneur
Building a niche and choosing the best platforms are just some of the strategies that have helped Bridge grad Jeannine Brandt, from Canada, scale her online English teaching venture. As […]
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Explore the Teacherpreneur Academy Course Features
Create a preliminary business outline
Apply everything you’ve learned throughout the course by developing a detailed Preliminary Business Outline – a practical, personalized plan that sets the foundation for your independent online teaching business. This hands-on project helps you turn your ideas into action and gives you a clear roadmap for moving forward with confidence.
Interactive learning with tutor support and peer discussion
As you work through the course, you’ll have access to a dedicated tutor who provides written feedback on your final assignment – your Preliminary Business Outline – ensuring you’re on the right track to launching your independent teaching business. You can also share ideas and connect with peers from around the world through the course discussion board, a space to exchange experiences, ask questions, and support one another as you move through the course.
Stay engaged with interactive, practical content
Throughout the course, you’ll complete interactive exercises and practice activities designed to check your understanding and help you apply what you’re learning in real time. These activities keep you engaged and reinforce key concepts as you progress through your teacherpreneur training.
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Get expert insights on demand
The Workshop Library features pre-recorded videos led by an experienced professional in online English teaching and teacherpreneurship. You’ll learn how to price your services, market your offer, position your expertise, and build systems to support your long-term growth. Each session is practical, actionable, and designed to help you confidently take the next step in your teaching business on your schedule.
Topics include:
- Designing your product offering
- Pricing your services
- Building an audience on social media
- Understanding sales psychology
- Managing your time, energy, and work-life balance
Get practical tools to support your teacherpreneur journey
The Resource Library is packed with downloadable worksheets, planning guides, infographics, and templates all designed to help you apply what you’re learning and take action with confidence. These ready-to-use resources make it easier to plan, promote, and grow your teaching business your way.
Highlights include:
- Planning Your Product – Clarify your offer and outline exactly what you’ll teach
- Building Rapport in the DMs – Learn how to connect with leads in a natural, authentic way
- Market Research for Independent Teacherpreneurs – Discover what your ideal students really want
- How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile – Craft a profile that positions you as a professional educator
- Sales Conversation Framework Worksheet – Gain confidence in your discovery calls and enrollment conversations
Connect with a global community of teacherpreneurs
When you join the Teacherpreneur Academy, you’re not doing it alone. You’ll gain lifetime access to our exclusive LinkedIn group – a space where independent teachers from around the world come together to ask questions, share wins, exchange ideas, and offer support. This peer community is an invaluable part of your journey, offering inspiration, accountability, and real-world insights from fellow teacherpreneurs who understand the path you’re on.
Bridge Teacherpreneur Academy Course
| Length |
60-hour Teacherpreneur Academy course: 3 months |
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| Start date | The course starts the day you enroll. |
| Certification hours | 60 hours. |
| Format | 100% online and self-paced |
| Instructors | Our Teacherpreneur Academy coaches are experienced ELT professionals who have successfully built their own businesses and student portfolios. |
| Module 01 | Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Identifying Your Niche |
|---|---|
| Module 02 | Stepping Stones to Developing an Online Teaching Business |
| Module 03 | Managing Your Business Operations |
| Module 04 | Marketing Your Business |
| Module 05 | Problem Solving, Pivoting, and Scaling for Your Business |
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Quizzes
9
Discussion Boards
1
Graded Assignment
7
Instructional Videos
6
Handouts
Learning Objectives
When you complete your course, you’ll be able to:
- Develop a step-by-step plan to transition from English teacher to independent teacherpreneur running your own EFL business.
- Explore the skills you possess and develop an effective teacher profile (your personal brand) that showcases your expertise and clearly communicates your teaching philosophy to potential students.
- Identify a teaching niche and compare platforms and communities where you can source potential students. Explore how to create engaging content (graphic, written copy, and video) to maximize engagement on these platforms.
- Create a customer avatar that represents your expected student profile and develop an initial marketing strategy to successfully attract those students to your teaching business.
- Describe your product offering and craft a unique selling proposition (USP).
- Compare online lesson materials, teaching platforms, and software solutions to develop your ideal technological needs for business operations and teaching.
| Age | 18 years of age or older. |
|---|---|
| Education | High school diploma or the equivalent. Proof of graduation or transcript is NOT required. |
| Language | An intermediate or higher level of English proficiency (B1 level, according to the CEFR, the Common European Framework Reference for Language). Proof of language proficiency is NOT required. |
These resources are designed to make the process of finding TEFL jobs or advancing in the field as clear and easy as possible for our graduates. You’ll learn how to improve your resume, find and apply to TEFL jobs, and ace your interview so that you can get the teaching job of your dreams. If you’re already teaching, you’ll find helpful information on continuing professional development, recommended TESOL organizations you can join, and teaching resources you can use in your own classroom. You’ll also learn how to take advantage of Bridge’s job placement services and connect to our community of TEFL teachers and schools worldwide.
| Module 01 | Finding a Job, Downloading Your Certificate, and Updating Your Resume |
|---|---|
| Module 02 | Stay Connected with Bridge! |
| Module 03 | TEFL / TESOL Professional Development Opportunities |
Continuing Education Unit (CEUs) are nationally recognized units of measurement for participation in non-credit, continuing education programs. Bridge is accredited by ACCET (the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training), and any ACCET-approved Bridge course, including our online TEFL programs, can be taken for 1 CEU per 10 hours of TEFL course instruction.
Learn moreThe Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is the regulator of qualifications, examinations and assessments in England and the regulator of vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.
Bridge courses have been similarly reviewed and recommended for university credit equivalencies by The American Council on Education (ACE Credit) and many university partners. Bridge is a post-secondary institution accredited by ACCET (recognized by the U.S. Department of Education) and AQUEDUTO (Association for Quality Education and Training Online). Our certifications are regulated by our accrediting agencies, and we ensure that the targeted knowledge, skills, and outcomes are addressed through depictive course assessments. Further, we are committed to making sure that our learners have a positive experience from start to finish and that our programs prepare modern teachers for career success.
To learn more about Bridge’s accreditation and university credit opportunities, please review the following chart. Please note that Ofqual equivalencies are equated to the university credit recommendations provided by the American Council on Education (ACE Credit®) and our university partners.
OFQUAL
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BRIDGE COURSES AND HOURS | UNIVERSITY EQUIVALENCEY & CREDIT BEARING DETAILS |
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| Level 7 |
IDELTOnline™(International Diploma in English Language Teaching)150 hours |
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| Level 6 |
Master TEFL Certificate120 Hours |
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| Level 5 |
Specialized Certificates(20-60 hours) |
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| Level 4 |
Micro-Credentials(10-30 hours) |
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Bridge courses are:
In this course, you’ll build the business and marketing skills needed to successfully launch and run your own independent online English teaching career. You’ll explore how to identify your niche, promote your brand through teacher marketplaces, social media, and other channels, set your rates, manage your schedule, and handle important logistics like finances and operations. The course wraps up with a final project – your Preliminary Business Outline – giving you a clear, personalized roadmap to guide your next steps. This course is recommended for experienced online teachers or graduates of Bridge’s Teaching English Online Certification courses who are ready to advance their careers on their own terms as teacherpreneurs. If you’re just getting started with online teaching, you can bundle the Teacherpreneur Academy with a foundational certification course and save.
Common Questions about Teacherpreneur Academy
You’ll have 3 months of access to complete the certification course at your own pace. You can purchase an extension if you need more time.
You’ll have 12 months of access to both the Workshop Library with pre-recorded videos and the Resource Library.
You get lifetime access to our exclusive Teacherpreneur Academy LinkedIn group so you can stay connected, supported, and inspired long after you complete the course.
While teaching experience is helpful, it’s not required. This course is primarily designed for educators who already have some experience teaching online and are ready to become independent. If you're brand new to online teaching, we recommend starting with Bridge’s Teaching English Online Specialized Certification course first. You can also choose a course bundle that includes both the Teacherpreneur Academy and Teaching English Online course to save and get everything you need in one place.
The Academy goes beyond encouragement – we actually teach you how to market yourself as an independent teacher. Through the certification course and workshop library, you’ll learn about personal branding, social media strategies, content marketing, video marketing, and how to create a message that connects with your ideal students.
We do offer general guidance on bookkeeping and tracking your income and expenses as a teacherpreneur. However, since business registration, taxes, and insurance requirements vary widely by country and business structure, we don’t provide legal or country-specific advice. Instead, we help you understand what to consider so you can confidently research what applies to your own situation.
You can absolutely get started for free. Many teacherpreneurs begin by using free tools like Google Meet for lessons, Calendly for scheduling, and social media to attract students. A website is helpful but not necessary right away. As you grow, you may choose to invest in tools like Zoom, a website builder, a premium scheduler, or email marketing software – but these are introduced in the program as optional, based on your goals. We never push you to invest in tools before you’re ready. The Academy is designed to support you at every stage of your journey, whether you're just starting out or looking to scale.
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Teaching English Online: Independent Career Paths
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Join a Bridge Program Advisor in our free 60-minute info session to explore what it takes to succeed in the flexible world of online English teaching. You’ll learn how to grow from teaching English online as a freelancer for schools and through marketplaces to a fully independent teacherpreneur – and get your questions answered live.
